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| Małgorzata Wejsis – Gołębiak, Director, Polish Institute, Dr. Magdalena Filipczuk, Deputy Director, Polish Institute, and Sunit Tandon, Director, India Habitat Centre |
The
Kinoteka Polish Film Festival 2024
opened to an enthusiastic audience on December 16 at the India Habitat Centre,
New Delhi, marking the beginning of a three-day cinematic journey into the
vibrant world of Polish biographical cinema. Organized by the Polish Institute in New Delhi, this
year’s festival celebrates remarkable Polish lives through films that explore
themes of personal resilience, societal struggles, and enduring legacies.
The
festival’s opening night commenced with the screening of Simona Kossak (2024), directed by Adrian Panek. This evocative
biographical drama delves into the life of ecologist Simona Kossak,
highlighting her passionate advocacy for nature and ecological conservation.
The film’s gripping narrative and timely themes captivated the audience,
setting the tone for the festival.
The
event began with a warm welcome by Małgorzata
Wejsis-Gołębiak, Director of the Polish Institute in New Delhi, who
addressed the audience, emphasizing the importance of cultural exchange and the
role of cinema in fostering global understanding. She remarked that through the
films, they are not only celebrating Polish history and culture but are also
creating opportunities for dialogue and connection between Poland and India.
She also commended the efforts of Dr. Magdalena Filipczuk, Deputy Director,
Polish Institute in New Delhi for her efforts in bringing the festival
together.
The
opening day also featured discussions on the profound influence of Polish
cinema, which has been shaped by legendary filmmakers such as Andrzej Wajda, Krzysztof Kieslowski, and Wojciech
Has, as well as contemporary voices. The audience was introduced to the
festival’s thematic focus on biographical storytelling, with other films such
as Kulej. All That Glitters Isn’t Gold
(2024) and My Nikifor (2004)
scheduled for the following days.
On Day 2, Kulej. All That Glitters Isn’t Gold explored the life of boxing legend Jerzy Kulej. On Day 3, the festival will close with the screening of Krzysztof Krauze’s My Nikifor,
an internationally acclaimed classic, offers a tender portrayal of the
self-taught artist Nikifor Krynicki.
With
its compelling stories and intimate portrayals, the festival has already made a
strong impression on New Delhi audiences. The Kinoteka Polish Film Festival
2024 is living up to the promise of celebrating Polish cinema and cultural
heritage, offering an inspiring exploration of lives
that continue to resonate across borders.
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